If you’re experiencing problems with your PlayStation 4, it might be worth checking for updates. But if you’re not sure whether or not you should update, here are some tips to help you figure out whether or not you need to.

  1. Check the system’s software version number. This will tell you which patches and updates have been released for your PlayStation 4 since it was manufactured.
  2. Check the system’s firmware version number. This will tell you which patches and updates have been released for your PlayStation 4 since it was manufactured, but also whether or not there are any new features or bug fixes available.
  3. Check the system’s security level. This will tell you how secure your PlayStation 4 is against unauthorized access and tampering. If it is low, then updating may be a good idea; if it is high, then updating may not be necessary at all.
  4. Check the system’s online status (if any). This will tell you whether or not there are any active online games or services that might be affected by a recent update (or that might have been updated recently).